Youths Take Hillview’s 60th Birthday to the People
The continuing celebrations of Hillview College’s 60th Birthday were taken to the streets of the host community of Tunapuna on Saturday 27 June during a 5K fun run organized by an indefatigable Staff Member, Mr. Victorio Hawkins and his group of volunteers.
Kaiso House Calypso Tent Opening Night 2015
On Sunday 11th January, 2015, Kaiso House Calypso Tent hosted its launch for Carnival 2015 under the domed architecture of the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA). As the sun set over the south lands, eager patrons began arriving in their numbers…
The Launch of “The Roots of Jazz”
Pelham Goddard, music stalwart and leader of “Pelham Goddard and Roots” recently formed a five piece Jazz ensemble which comprise of Vonrick Maynard the drummer, Oslyn Pompie the bass player, Devon Ocho the guitarist, Pelham Goddard on piano and Malcolm Boyce on the saxophone. The band also include vocalists Moricia Cagan and Nigel O’Connor.
Kalypso Revue Tent 2015 Judging Night
On Friday 23rd January 2015, the Kalypso Revue tent opened its doors to the public as it once more offered a fully stacked deck of kaiso tradition in excellence. Happy faces, nice times and music flowed to mix with the vivacious chatter of a full house.
Palo’s Crew 2015 Mother’s Day Lime
Once again, the hard-working members of the Palos Crew showed their dedication and commitment to community service. On Sunday 10th May, 2015, the crew hosted a Mother’s Day community event in the car park of the Mango Rose compound, Picadilly Street, Port of Spain. Mothers from Mango Rose and neighbouring communities were treated to an evening of relaxation, music and fun with friends and family.
La Danse Caraibe, ‘Crocodile Tears’
La Danse Caraibe, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s well-known dance schools at #32 Luis Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain, presented their bi-annual dance production titled “Crocodile Tears” on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, 2014, at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s, Port of Spain.
South Africa’s Freedom Day 2015
On Monday 27th April, 2015, the High Commission of South Africa to Trinidad and Tobago joined the rest of the world in celebrating Freedom Day in South Africa. This occasion, which took place at the Cascadia Hotel, St. Ann’s, marked the twenty-first anniversary of the country’s first elections where all persons of the voting age of eighteen years and older, regardless of race, could exercise their right to vote.
“Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition Press Conference
On Wednesday 15th April, 2015, the Chinese Embassy to Trinidad and Tobago, the Confucius Institute at UWI, the Chinese Association of Trinidad and Tobago, the China Society of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Trinidad and Tobago Chinese Chamber of Commerce, held a joint press conference at the headquarters of the Chinese Association of Trinidad and Tobago in St. Ann’s, Port of Spain, for the preliminary competition of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition 2015.
Shouter Baptist Liberation Day Celebrations 2015
On March 30th, 2015, Trinidad and Tobago celebrated Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day.
Spiritual Shouter Baptists from all over the country as well as those from neighbouring Caribbean islands, the United States of America and Africa, came to join Archbishop Barbara Gray-Burke at Empowerment Hall, Maloney, to celebrate the occasion.
The Art Society of Mt. Hope – Rhapsody in Blue
The Art Society of Mt. Hope held their third annual Art Gala titled ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ on Saturday April 4th, 2015 at the Teaching Resource Centre at UWI St Augustine. The theme of the event was a throwback to the 1920s and 1930s ‘Great Gatsby’ era and involved a diverse display of art from both up and coming and experienced artists.